Former West Bengal Minister Accused of Extortion in Messi's Kolkata Tour
Ex-Bengal minister faces FIR for extortion in Messi's Kolkata tour
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Satadru Dutta, the organizer of Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour in Kolkata, has filed an FIR against former Sports Minister Aroop Biswas for extortion and intimidation. Dutta alleges that Biswas pressured him into handing over approximately 22,000 complimentary tickets and passes for the event, which faced chaos due to poor management.
- 01The FIR was filed at Bidhannagar South Police Station, alleging extortion and intimidation by Aroop Biswas.
- 02Dutta claims he was coerced into giving away around 22,000 complimentary tickets and passes under threat of event disruption.
- 03Messi's Kolkata event on December 13, 2025, ended in chaos, with fans vandalizing the venue due to poor management.
- 04Dutta plans to seek ₹50 crore (approximately $6 million USD) in damages and pursue a defamation lawsuit.
- 05The complaint raises concerns about unauthorized access to the event and police handling of the situation.
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Satadru Dutta, the main organizer of Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour-Kolkata Edition, has lodged an FIR against former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas, accusing him of extortion, intimidation, and the illegal sale of complimentary tickets and passes related to the event held at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on December 13, 2025. Dutta alleges that Biswas pressured him into providing around 22,000 complimentary tickets and passes, threatening that the event would face serious obstacles without his intervention. The situation escalated during the event, leading to chaos as fans expressed their anger over poor management, resulting in vandalism at the venue. Dutta has called for an impartial investigation and intends to seek ₹50 crore (approximately $6 million USD) in damages, along with a defamation suit against Biswas and other officials involved. He has raised concerns about unauthorized individuals gaining access to the event and criticized the police's response to the unrest.
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The allegations against Biswas could lead to scrutiny of event management practices and political accountability in West Bengal.
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